Carl Froch and Arthur Abraham have become the real life version of the popular game “Where in the world is Carmen San Diego?”. It seems that they can’t find a location to hold the Super Six Tournament match. The biggest reason for this hurdle is the fact that Froch refuses to fight anywhere East of England. However, he’s open to America.
?So if it?s not mutually agreed it won?t be a case of me pulling out of the Super six and retiring, it will have to be at a neutral venue. Which means it would be in America. It?s England or America as far as I?m concerned. I?m not going to Germany or Sweden or anywhere East of Nottingham because I can?t win on points out there.? Froch, Boxing News
Froch is still furious over losing last round to Mikkel Kessler in Kessler’s homeland of Denmark. After the fight, Froch was so angry that he threatened to retire. He claims that he was cheated.
?When you look at some of the scorecards, I was never going to win that fight. It?s a bit of a sham and it?s upsetting and if it was in Nottingham [England ? where Froch lives], I would have won that fight. I would have got the decision.? Froch, Examiner.com
?I won?t be fighting in Germany, it?s as simple as that. It would mean me pulling out of the [Super Six] tournament if they forced me to fight in Berlin. So I want to get that straight from the start. It has already been agreed that I would fight at home, fight away and back at home. It has been agreed with Ken Hershman at Showtime. So my fight with Abraham is in England or the fight is now happening and will make a mockery of the tournament. It?s a simple as that. I am adamant that the next fight, with Arthur Abraham, will be taking place in Britain.? Froch, Examiner.com
So, you can see the problem facing those who are trying to find a suitable venue and location. Carl Froch either wants it in his homeland or in America. However, there are concerns that the American fans won’t be too excited to see two Europeans fight. According to Boxingscene.com, Abraham’s people believe that Germany is a more suitable place than America.
Personally, I would love to see this tournament fight here in America. There are suitable venues in Nevada, California, New Jersey and New York. In fact, look no further than the Yuri Foreman vs. Miguel Cotto fight. Here are two foreign athletes that will draw a great attendance. Amir Khan tore the house down with his victory over Malignaggi. Boxing fans will turn out to see good fights.
Where do you readers think this fight will end up?
